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Whiplash, Why Does My Neck Hurt?

 

 

This is what happens when you do not get the proper care after a whiplash injury!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As a leading Concord Chiropractor, I have been studying Whiplash for over 26 years.
 Many of your friends or neighbors may have been  patients of ours at one time.

 

Often patients think that they have not been injured after a car accident. They  might feel some stiffness maybe an ache or two. Then 2 weeks later you wake up and can barely move your neck, or you find you are have constant headaches, or worst. If you do not get the misalignment corrected, the vertebrae as well as the disc will decay and wear prematurely.

 

Whiplash Symptoms Can Include

• Neck pain and stiffness (often in the front of your neck too)
• Headaches, often at the base of the skull
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Fatigue


• Difficulty concentrating
• Ringing in the ears
• Sleep disturbances
• Irritability
• Emotional upset- from fear, to crying to anger, unexpectedly
• Speech changes
• Difficulty Swallowing
• Memory problems
• Concussion

If you have been involved in a car accident, you most likely suffered a Whiplash type injury.

Research shows that left untreated, you most likely will end up with some type of permanent damage. Don't wait till it is too late, Get checked today!

Click Whiplash Specialist or call our office at 925 685-2002 to schedule a consultation with one of our doctors at absolutely no charge.

 If you would like to find out more about our office click Concord Chiropractor.

 

 

 

Physical Therapist - Chiropractor - or M.D. for Whiplash

Whiplash is a common injury associated most often with motor vehicle accidents. Whiplash is an important cause of chronic disability.

The most recent literature suggests that whiplash injury may occur as a result of hyperextension of the lower cervical vertebrae in relation to a relative flexion of the upper cervical vertebrae, which produces an S-shape of the cervical spine at the time of impact [7].  This theory suggests an abnormal physiologic basis for the development of whiplash injuries. "Mis-aligned structure"

 

This "Mis-alignement"  is what Chiropractors do best.

 

Chiropractic

Chiropractors apply a small amount of pressure on spinal bones to change their relative position. By re-aligning the spine they are able to restore the normal structure and actually correct the underlying problem. However, not all Chiropractors are created equal . There are two types of Chiropractors. Symptom based doctors or structural Chiropractors.

Structural Chiropractors will almost always require x-rays to analyze the problem so that they can properly realign the vertebrae. They will also take an x-ray when they are finished correcting the problem to confirm that the misalignment has been corrected. This is paramount as research has shown if the vertebrae are misaligned for more than five days, spinal degeneration begins. This would lead to premature arthritic changes.

 

M.D.

 

Medical doctors are "gate keepers" , they have three options. 1) Massage 2) Physical Therapy 3)

Drugs. That's it. No magic bullet. So lets look at these options.

Massage Therapy

Massage therapy can be beneficial for those with the lingering effects of whiplash. People who have chronic symptoms often have muscle tightness and damage. Massage can help in a number of ways. It can help relax the muscles to decrease pain as well as help increase the flow of oxygen. This helps oxygen reach the injured tissues so that the healing process can speed up. Specific massage techniques can also bring freer movement to not only muscles but the injured ligaments as well. It does not have the ability to correct the underlying structural problem. This often results in reducing initial symptoms but, increased long term problems.

Physical Therapy

If you are experiencing lingering effects from whiplash you may want to explore physical therapy. Physical therapists can work to restore movement to the soft tissues in your neck. Treatments from physical therapy include both active and passive ones. Passive treatments are usually done in the acute stages of whiplash when you are experiencing a lot of pain. Eventually the goal of physical therapy is to get you active and start doing exercises that are therapeutic and strengthen your body.

They unfortunately do not have the ability to correct the underlying structural changes/ subluxations that have occurred.

Medication/Drugs

You may choose pain medication to help decrease symptoms from whiplash. Medication may help you feel better but it doesn’t do anything to actually fix the cause of the problem so it isn’t something you should rely on for the long-term. If you have lingering effects you may choose to take medication while you explore other options. Once you find other treatments that actually start to make improvements you should start decreasing your medication intake. In reality all the medication will do is cover up the symptoms allowing your body to degenerate further.

 

The Answer

Often patients do not feel the severity of their injuries in the beginning or they think it will go away by itself.  They do not get the care that they need, and close their case. Then years later, you wake up and can barely move your neck, or you find you are have constant headaches, or worst. If you have closed your case, you are left paying the bill or worst, suffering with the problem for the rest of your life!

If you have been involved in a car accident, you most likely suffered a Whiplash type injury.

Research shows that left untreated, you most likely will end up with some type of permanent damage. Don't wait till it is too late, Get checked today!

Click Whiplash Specialist or call our office at 925 685-2002 to schedule a consultation with one of our doctors at absolutely no charge.

 If you would like to find out more about our office click Concord Chiropractor.

Do I have Whiplash? How long till the pain goes away?

Chiropractic and Whiplash.

If you were involved in a car accident, you most likely suffered a whiplash type injury. Multiple factors contribute to the severity of your injury as well as duration of care needed and the likelihood of permanent damage.

The scary thing is, often the pain doesn't start right away. Worst than that permanent damage is not that uncommon.

Often patients think that they have not been injured after a car accident. They  might feel some stiffness maybe an ache or two. Then 2 weeks later you wake up and can barely move your neck, or you find you are have constant headaches, or worst. If you have closed your case, you are left paying the bill or worst, suffering with the problem for the rest of your life!

Whiplash Symptoms Can Include

• Neck pain and stiffness (often in the front of your neck too)
• Headaches, often at the base of the skull
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Fatigue                                                                   
• Difficulty concentrating
• Ringing in the ears
• Sleep disturbances
• Irritability
• Emotional upset- from fear, to crying to anger, unexpectedly
• Speech changes
• Difficulty Swallowing
• Memory problems
• Concussion

The first thing we will address is Types of collisions: ( It does not really matter if you were the driver or the passenger. Criteria does not consider loss of consciousness, the use of seat belts, shoulder harnesses or other factors).

Type I   Primary rear impact (struck car moving or stationary) Type II  Primary side impact Type III Primary frontal impact Other:    Multiple Impacts, Rollover, Spinout etc.

Road conditions as well as the size of both cars is a contributing factor as well. Having played football in school, I can tell you, I would much rather get tackled by someone weighing 150lbs than someone that weighs 250lbs.

The first thing that your doctor needs to do is access the severity of your injury. There are 5 grades of severity of injury : 

Grade I:   Minimal; No limitations of motion or ligamenetous injury, No neurological findings Grade II:  Slight; Limitations of motion no ligamenetous injury, no neurological findings
Grade III: Moderate; Limitations of motion; some ligamenetous injury, neurological findings may be present.
Grade IV: Mod/severe; Limitations of motion; ligamenetous instability; neurological findings present. Fracture or disc derangement
Grade V:  Severe; requires surgical management/stabilization

   Typical Frequency and Duration of Care in Whiplash Injuries

                     5x/w       3x/w       2x/w          1x/w       1x/mos.        TD                    TN

Grade I        1w          1-2w       2-3w          <4w nbsp="" span="" w="">  
Grade II      1w          <4w mo.="" nbsp="" span="" w=""> 
Grade III     1-2w       <10w mos.="" nbsp="" span="" w=""> 
Grade IV     2-3w       <16w nbsp="" prn="" span="" w="">  
Grade V       Surgical stabilization necessary–chiropractic care post-surgical

Again often patients do not feel the severity of their injuries in the beginning or they think it will go away by itself.  They do not get the care that they need, and close their case. Then years later, you wake up and can barely move your neck, or you find you are have constant headaches, or worst. If you have closed your case, you are left paying the bill or worst, suffering with the problem for the rest of your life!

If you have been involved in a car accident, you most likely suffered a Whiplash type injury.

Research shows that left untreated, you most likely will end up with some type of permanent damage. Don't wait till it is too late, Get checked today!

Click Whiplash Specialist or call our office at 925 685-2002 to schedule a consultation with one of our doctors at absolutely no charge.

 If you would like to find out more about our office click Concord Chiropractor.

Whiplash Treatment Guidelines

 Whiplash Treatment Guidelines

 

Whiplash injuries can result in serious permanent damage. It is extremely important that the treating physician is up to date with the latest research as well as treatment protocols. This will not only help the patient recover as soon as possible but with the least amount of residual damage as well.

 

Secondly, it is important that the treating physician be able to document the injuries that the patient has received.

Remember, that proving your injury to the insurance company is the responsibility of your doctor. In their eyes, if it is not written down, it did not happen. Insurance companies do not want to pay you anything!

 

One of the great things about Barton Chiropractic in Concord is our doctors are highly trained on Whiplash injuries. We offer what we believe is the finest care available. We will not release a patient until we can confirm and have documented that we have indeed corrected their problem. This along with our attention to detail with case documentation allows you to not only get better as soon as possible with the least amount of permanent damage but also receive the largest insurance settlement possible for your damages!

 

Some of the best research to date on the effects of car crash injuries was done by Dr. Art Croft. He is a rare scientist who cares more about the victims of accident cases than the insurance companies. No researcher has worked harder or done more original research with actual car crash studies.

 

Dr. Croft's has developed Treatment Guidelines designed to 'measure' the seriousness of the injury. Research has shown that the stage of the injury should be a big factor in dictating the treatment protocol. Here is a sample of his formula :

 

Dr. Croft recognizes four Stages of Injury:

 

Stage 1: acute inflammatory 0 - 72 hours

Stage 2: repair 72 hours - 14 weeks

Stage 3: remodeling -- 14 weeks -

Stage 4: chronic and permanent

 

Equally important is the severity of the injury. Not only is it important to know what stage the injury is in but how severe the injury is as well. Dr. Croft found that there are 5 Grades of Severity of Neck Injuries:

 

Grade 1: Minimal limitation ROM

 

Grade 2: Slight limitation ROM, no neurological findings.

 

Grade 3: Moderate limitation ROM, some ligamentous injury and neuro findings.

 

Grade 4; Moderate to Severe limitation ROM, ligamentous instability, neuro findings or disc derangement

 

Grade 5: Severe, requires surgical treatment and stabilization

 

 Never before has there been an easier way to not only get out of pain, but stay that way! Our highly trained doctors are experts at detecting and correcting subluxations that have resulted from auto accidents.

For more information on injuries resulting from car accidents visit our website Car Crash Specialist, or call our office to schedule a consultation with one of our specialist at 925 685-2002.

  

 

Do I have Whiplash?

Probably.

 Research has shown that even low impact "fender benders" can result in whiplash injuries and lead to permanent damage.

 If this is your first car accident and you have never had an car accident injury, I am sure you are currently a bit shocked by how much everything actually hurts, and how difficult it is to do normal daily activities.

Whiplash symptoms from a car accident can cause you pain right away. But pain and symptoms sometimes can take 10 days to even 8 weeks before you feel them. This can make whiplash complicated to support from an insurance standpoint. Often patients think they are not injured after a car accident because they do not have any symptoms or  they are " a little sore" after the accident. Then 2 weeks later you wake up and can barely move your neck, or you find you are have constant headaches, or worst.

Whiplash Symptoms Can Include

• Neck pain and stiffness (often in the front of your neck too)
• Headaches, often at the base of the skull
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Fatigue
• Difficulty concentrating
• Ringing in the ears
• Sleep disturbances
• Irritability
• Emotional upset- from fear, to crying to anger, unexpectedly
• Speech changes
• Difficulty Swallowing
• Memory problems
• Concussion

Brain Injury and Whiplash

Before we go any further, please know that some of the whiplash symptoms above are more serious than others.

  If you or someone you love has been in a serious car accident and has these or other odd or worrisome symptoms:difficulty concentrating

• memory problems
• speech disturbances (stuttering, forgetting words, misplacing words)
• or severe personality changes

...it's very important for you or your loved one to call us immediately. Sometimes during a car accident, the whipping motion to the head can also cause mild and occasionally severe brain injury. You do not need to be diagnosed with a concussion to have brain injury symptoms. The brain can become injured when it hits the inside of the skull during a car accident. Real and lasting damage can happen without a person hitting their head.
If you have been involved in a car accident, you most likely suffered a Whiplash type injury.
Research shows that left untreated, you most likely will end up with some type of permanent damage.

 Click Whiplash Specialist or call our office at 925 685-2002 to schedule a consultation with one of our doctors at absolutely no charge. If you would like to find out more about our office click Concord Chiropractor.

Whiplash Symptoms and Chiropractic

In the past typical whiplash injuries, where no bones were broken, were hard to document. Soft tissue injury didn't show up on normal x-rays/radiographs and insurance companies would deny coverage. Literally adding insult to injury. The patient suffering all too real pain was considered to be a fraud, a liar, or at best a hypochondriac.

At Concord Chiropractic , we excel at not only detecting and correcting injuries that have resulted from car accidents but in documenting them as well. As a result of our expertise in documenting injuries, we rarely have the "usual problems with insurance companies". In fact we have very little problems with insurance companies. This is one of the many reasons that Bay Area attorneys refer so many patients to us.

You may have other whiplash symptoms than simply pain from your accident.

• Neck pain and stiffness (often in the front of your neck too)
• Headaches, often at the base of the skull
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Fatigue
• Difficulty concentrating
• Ringing in the ears
• Sleep disturbances
• Irritability
• Emotional upset- from fear, to crying to anger, unexpectedly
• Speech changes
• Difficulty Swallowing
• Memory problems
• Concussion

 Never before has there been an easier way to not only get out of pain, but stay that way! Our highly trained doctors are experts at detecting and correcting subluxations that have resulted from auto accidents.
 

For more information on injuries resulting from car accidents visit our website Car Crash Specialist, or call our office to schedule a consultation with one of our specialist at 925 685-2002.

Car Accident Claim Problems

Ten Factors That Lower The Value Of Your Car Accident Claim

 

Barton Chiropractic has been a  leading expert in car accident injuries since 1986. Below are the ten most common problems we see that patients have when they go to settle their car accident claim.


 

1. Not wearing seat belts.
2. Equipment problems (bald tires, worn breaks).
3. Use of drugs or legal medications.
4. Not wearing proper glasses.
5. Traveling too fast for the conditions.
6. Talking on a cell phone or being distracted by passengers.
7. You had a previous injury to the same body part.
8. Damage to your vehicle does not support the amount of injury claimed.
9. The other driver had no injury.
10. Not seeing a specialist (like Barton Chiropractic) to document your injuries.

As I see it, the most important things are;

1. The bottom line is were you actually hurt?
2. What damage did you suffer? ( physical, property)
3. Did you lose time from work?
4. Can you document your losses?
5. Left unchecked, car accidents can cause permanent damage.

Remember, if it is not documented, it did not happen!  At Barton Chiropractic in Concord we are experts at detecting, correcting, and documenting damage that may that have occurred as a result of a car accident. You do not have to suffer. Call Barton Chiropractic in Concord at 925 685-2002 or click here for a free consultation right now!

 



Auto Accidents, Insurance Claims, Accident Attorneys

     

 As a victim under California law, you may have the right to a settlement. ( Click Car Accident Settlement for more details).  You have the right to make decisions concerning your case, including whether to accept or reject any offer of settlement.

 

You do not need to get a car accident attorney in most cases, although they will make it much easier. Just make sure that you do not make these common mistakes: Auto Accident Claim Mistakes .

 

Make sure that you document your case well. This includes your injuries. Remember, if it is not documented it did not happen. This is why it is so important that you find a chiropractor that not only understands the injury mechanics involved in whiplash, as well as, how to document it.

 

Finding the right doctor can be huge! Your case as well as your future health depends on it.

 

For over 26 years, the doctors at Barton Chiropractic in Concord have been recognized as experts in med-legal health care. This is probably why so many attorneys from all over the state refer their clients to our office for whiplash reconstructive care.

 

Call (925) 685-2002 to schedule a free consultation with on of our specialist today!

 

If you have been involved in a car accident and do not know what to do first, click on: What To Do After a Car Accident

What are some of the worst mistakes an accident victim can make?

 Accident victims generally need the assistance of an experienced Chiropractor to facilitate healing of the damaged tissue, help ease the suffering and document the injuries.

Without the proper documentation, your injury does not exist!

We have also found that an experienced personal injury attorney to help protect your rights and the value of your claim is a great idea.

Accident claims can be very complicated and it is easy to make a mistake which could cost you dearly.

Here are a few of the most common mistakes we see:

1. Give statements to an insurance adjuster regarding how the accident happened.
2. Sign an authorization for the release of medical records.
3. Delay getting medical treatment promptly after an accident.
4. Failing to get photographs of damage to all vehicles.
5. Failing to follow doctor's orders to stay off work.
6. Talking to neighbors about the accident or injuries.
7. Failing to get Uninsured Motorist benefits.
8. Failing to keep medical appointments.
9. Failing to correct errors in a police report.
10. Failing to retain the proper experts ( Barton Chiropractic) to prove and document a claim.

If you have been involved in an auto accident you may have been injured. You may even have some amount of permanent damages. Only a specialist like Barton Chiropractic in Concord can fully evaluate and document the extent of your injuries.

Don't wait till its too late, Contact Barton Chiropractic today at 925 685-2002, and schedule a free consultation. or click here: Auto Accident Consultation and we will get you in as soon as possible.

How much money is my car accident claim worth?

     
What is the Value of my Car Accident Claim?


 The value of your car accident claim is not a simple question to answer. In general, personal injury claims involve two major elements:


   1) The actual damages and damages for pain and suffering which include items like past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and damage to property. Actual damages are determined by reviewing documentation such as receipts or bills, and calculating the time you missed from work or potentially the reduction in your future earning capacity as determined by your doctor.
2) Pain and suffering is much more difficult to determine and will largely depend on the severity of your injuries as perceived and documented by your doctor.

Not all doctors are created equal. While most chiropractors will do a fairly good job at getting you out of pain, not all have the skill to truly detect and correct your problem structurally. Of the doctors that can truly correct your problem, not many have the training in properly documenting your injuries in a manner that will help build your case.

At Barton Chiropractic in Concord, our highly trained doctors are experts in whiplash type injuries. Dr. Barton has over 26 years experience in detecting, correcting and documenting every aspect of your injury. This is one of the reasons that so many attorneys from all over the state refer their clients to our chiropractic office for care.

If you have been involved in a car accident, you may have suffered permanent damage from a whiplash type injury. Do not let an insurance company take advantage of you.

 Call 925 685-2002 for your free consultation with one of our highly trained doctors today!

Whiplash

Whiplash

Whiplash is a term used to describe what happens to your head and neck in an car accident.  It can occur at any angle; head on collisions, rear-end impacts, from any corner, or from being T-Boned, which is impact from the side.    

Symptoms of Whiplash

Whiplash symptoms can include neck pain and stiffness, shoulder pain, headaches, back pain, arm pain, numbness or tingling in your fingers, dizziness or lightheadedness, mid back pain, low back pain, numbness or tingling down your legs.  Whiplash may also produce facial pain, ringing in the ears or hearing loss, vertigo, blurred vision, or even hoarseness.  Whiplash is real and painful. Whiplash Injuries Can Remain Hidden For Weeks Or Months 

Chiropractic                           
Specific Chiropractic is the most appropriate approach to these types of injuries.  Chiropractic care utilizes specific bone manipulations (Adjustments) to help normalize spinal function.

How long will my pain last?

Macnab ( acceleration extension injuries of the cervical spine: 1982) reviewed 266 medicolegal cases and found that 45% of the patients continued to have symptoms 2 years after they settled their lawsuit. ( approximately 3 years post injury).  Ebbs et al. found 36 of 137 patients who were followed for more than a year continued to have neck pain. Norris and watt found that 44-90% of patients in their series remained symptomatic 22 months post injury.


These percentages represent patients that did not receive Specific Chiropractic Care.

Most minor to moderate whiplash injuries are overlooked by the patient, the hospital, and even the patient's family medical provider due to the lack of initial pain.  One week up to 2 months after the injury, the patient continues to have pain or the pain worsens, is when most people begin to realize that the injury is much worse then they had imagined.

Specific Chiropractic Care

There are different types of Chiropractic care. Many chiropractors do not take x-rays and focus entirely on symptoms. These chiropractors typically will use physical therapy to help with the symptoms. Although this might sound like a great idea, the reality is that symptoms often subside
way before the problem is corrected.

Specific Chiropractic care will always require initial x-rays to determine how the vertebrae is misaligned. Usually these Doctors will require an x-ray at the end of care to verify that the problem has actually been corrected.

Call Us Today At Barton Chiropractic Center in Concord to Schedule your Exam 
 
Dr. Barton , has had the experience of helping thousands of car accident victims in their careers, saving most of them from long-term drug addiction and years of future pain as a result of their soft tissue, whiplash injuries.

Call us for your comprehensive examination.  If you have challenges needing treatment, rest assured we will provide you with the most competent and comfortable care available.  We are willing to work with you regardless of whether you do or do not have an attorney.

Our primary concern is to help you move into your future without the painful effects of whiplash following you there.

Call us today at 925-685-2002.  We look forward to serving you.

Car Accident Injuries - Whiplash

Understanding Whiplash

As a leading Concord Chiropractor, I have been studying Whiplash for over 26 years. Our office has helped thousands of patients over the years.  Many of your friends or neighbors may have been  patients of ours at one time. Our diligence and attention to detail clearly set us apart from other offices. This is one of the reasons attorneys from all over the state refer their patients to our office for pain relief after a car accident.



Whiplash symptoms from a car accident can cause you pain right away. But pain and symptoms sometimes can take 10 days to even 8 weeks before you feel them. This can make whiplash complicated to support from an insurance standpoint. Often patients think they are not injured after a car accident. Then 2 weeks later you wake up and can barely move your neck, or you find you are have constant headaches, or worst.

 

Whiplash Symptoms Can Include

• Neck pain and stiffness (often in the front of your neck too)
• Headaches, often at the base of the skull
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Fatigue
• Difficulty concentrating
• Ringing in the ears
• Sleep disturbances
• Irritability
• Emotional upset- from fear, to crying to anger, unexpectedly
• Speech changes
• Difficulty Swallowing
• Memory problems
• Concussion

 

Seatbelt Use

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among those age 5-34 in the U.S.1 More than 2.3 million adult drivers and passengers were treated in emergency departments as the result of being injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2009.2 Adult seat belt use is the most effective way to save lives and reduce injuries in crashes.3 Yet millions of adults do not wear their seat belts on every trip.

Children and Injuries

Many times parents seek care for their injuries but forget about their kids. Children are thought to be more resilient, but this is not always the case. Car Crash injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the United States.

 Many of these deaths can be prevented. Placing children in age- and size-appropriate car seats and booster seats reduces serious and fatal injuries by more than half. If your child has been involved in a car accident, do not wait for them to develop serious problems. Get them checked today!

If you have been involved in a car accident, you most likely suffered a Whiplash type injury. Research shows that left untreated, you most likely will end up with some type of permanent damage. Click Whiplash Specialist or call our office at 925 685-2002 to schedule a consultation with one of our doctors at absolutely no charge. If you would like to find out more about our office click Concord Chiropractor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hit By a Car While Walking?

Barton Chiropractic in Concord helps hundreds of people each year. Many have been hit by cars while they were trying to cross a street. Damage as you can imagine is usually very severe resulting in permanent injuries and sometimes death.

In 2010 alone, 4,280 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the United States, and another 70,000 pedestrians were injured. This averages to one crash-related pedestrian death every 2 hours, and a pedestrian injury every 8 minutes. Pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash on each trip.

If you have ever been involved in a pedestrian car accident, you are well aware of the pain and suffering that is involved. Insurance companies just do not seem to understand that even a slow impact of 5mph can result in major problems. Having played sports I can tell you that getting hit by a 250lb linebacker vs my 10 year old son is huge. 

If you have been involved in an accident you may have injuries that could result in permanent damage. Dont wait till it is too late. Visit our website Car Crash Specialist, or call our office to schedule a free consultation with one of our specialist at 925 685-2002.

If you would like more statistical data on the subject visit ; http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811625.PDF .

Accident Settlement, Injury Lawsuit

 



As a Chiropractor for over 26 years, I have had the opportunity to help hundreds of people that have suffered auto accident injuries. Even the smallest impacts can leave lasting damage that is often not seen for many years. Chiropractic can correct the damage and minimize the amount of permanent damage that a patient will have to live with. This video shows just how severe the damage  can be.                                                          Chiropractic however, is not about auto accidents or pain relief. Chiropractic is the detection and correction of vertebral subluxations.

 Our bodies are self healing organisms that when functioning at 100% should be able to heal on their own. When  our bodies suffer trauma, it is possible to move a vertebrae out of place. This mal positioning can cause pressure on the involved nerve. This pressure will decrease nerve function and result in decreased bodily function. Chiropractic removes this interference allowing the body to heal itself, often preventing future degenerative changes.

 

Unfortunately, sometimes patients are more concerned with "how much money they can get" and not their health. This is sad . It really is impossible to put a price on your health. A huge lawsuit settlement will never take the place of a lifetime of pain , suffering, sickness, and disease.

 

If you have been involved in a car accident, you may have suffered permanent injuries. The only way to know for sure is to see a Chiropractor and have them perform a thorough examination. At Barton Chiropractic in Concord, there is never a charge to sit down and talk to a doctor about your condition. If you would like to schedule a free consultation with one of our doctors call 925-685-2002 now!

 

 

Car Crash Injury With vs Without Seatbelts.

Even low impact car crashes can cause injury.                                                                                                         But if your a dummy and not wearing a seat belt, not only are you breaking the law, you are more likely to suffer a serious injury.                                                                                                      Seat belts reduce serious crash-related injuries and deaths by about 50%.  

As a Chiropractor, our office helps hundreds of people that have suffered whiplash as a result of car crashes. Our  Chiropractic  Doctors have spent hours researching and studying the effects of whiplash type injuries. Seatbelts save lives and reduce injuries!

Who doesn't wear seatbelts?

 Adults age 18-34 are less likely to wear seat belts than adults 35 or older. (CDC, 2010, unpublished data)  Men are 10% less likely to wear seat belts than women. (CDC, 2010, unpublished data)

What does the law say?      

V C Section 27315 Mandatory Seat Belt Law

          

27315.  (a) The Legislature finds that a mandatory seatbelt law will contribute to reducing highway deaths and injuries by encouraging greater usage of existing manual seatbelts, that automatic crash protection systems that require no action by vehicle occupants offer the best hope of reducing deaths and injuries, and that encouraging the use of manual safety belts is only a partial remedy for addressing this major cause of death and injury. The Legislature declares that the enactment of this section is intended to be compatible with support for federal motor vehicle safety standards requiring automatic crash protection systems and should not be used in any manner to rescind federal requirements for installation of automatic restraints in new cars.

Who is effected?

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among those age 5-34 in the U.S.1 More than 2.3 million adult drivers and passengers were treated in emergency departments as the result of being injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2009.2 Adult seat belt use is the most effective way to save lives and reduce injuries in crashes.3 Yet millions of adults do not wear their seat belts on every trip.

 For more information, check out our website at Whiplash Specialist , or call to schedule a free consultation at 925 685-2002.

Car Accident Emergency List

Take Photos of:

• Name , Address, Phone Number, Email address
• Make, model and year of the car, License plate number
• Insurance carrier, Insurance policy number
• Damage to your vehicle
Accident location
People involved with the accident

Get information from the police officer if one is on the scene:

• Name, Badge or ID number, Phone number, Police report number

Call Barton Chiropractic in Concord at 925 685-2002 .

What To Do After a Car Accident

As a Chiropractor in Concord, we help many people that have been involved in car accidents.

1) Be prepared

The first thing really is what to do before an accident.  Keep a copy of your insurance information and a pen and paper in your car; it will make the post-accident process much easier. You are required by law to have proof of your insurance with you, and insurers provide cards that carry all of your relevant insurance information.

2) Stay Calm

Things can get a little crazy after a collision. Tempers can flare. People get scared. Just remember to stay clam.

3) Safety first

Step away from the accident. Before you start gathering information from the other driver after a crash, it's important to get to safety as quickly as possible. Once you and the other driver have gotten to safety you can assess the situation.  If you had a minor fender bender, you don't have to leave the cars where they are. You can move them off the road.

4) Before you move anything.....

Get the other drivers information. Take a pictures of:
-  the license plate of the other car
-  the accident
-  their drivers license
-  registration

Do not forget their contact info. Phone number, email.
You also should get names and contact info of any witnesses.

4)  Get information from the police officer if one is on the scene:

• Name
• Badge or ID number
• Phone number
• Police report number

Ask the police for a copy of the accident report. It may take up to a couple of days before it is filed. The officer's opinion of the accident will be useful if the drivers have a dispute about who was to blame. The police report will also have the officer's information on it in case the officer is needed to testify.

5) Contact your insurance company as well as dmv.

6) Do not admit guilt. This is for the experts to decide.

7) Pain or no pain see a chiropractic doctor as soon as possible.

Many times symptoms do not show up right away. Left untreated whiplash type injuries can lead to permanent damage. Chiropractors specialize in early detection as well as correction of these type of problems.

For more information, you can visit our website at www.BartonChiro.com or call 925 685-2002.

10 Car Accident Claim Tips

Barton Chiropractic in Concord has  these tips to try to help you have the smoothest and least stressful experience you can have with your car accident claim. These tips are based on years of experience treating patients and working with the insurance companies for those patients.

This is not intended to be legal advise. If you think that you need legal advise, you should contact an attorney.

1. Do not record a statement with either insurance company.  If at all possible. If you are reading this after already recording a statement, then don't worry. If there is a problem from your recording an attorney will be able to help you out.
2. Have the adjuster put the questions in writing instead of a phone statement. Now you have a record of what was asked as well as what was said. and, you have time to think about it.
3. DO NOT sign anything without reading very carefully, the insurance adjusters want you to close this car accident claim as fast as possible. Be careful, the insurance company will try to offer you cash up front for your signature to close the claim. If you do this you are not entitled to receive any medical treatment, and you are not allowed to sue them for more money if you end up having a more serious injury.
4. Document everything!  Get a small notebook and write down how you are feeling, what you can't do because of the accident, any issues the accident caused. Try to update this at minimum weekly. This will help you a lot when you are ready to settle.
5. Be consistent with your medical care, gaps in treatment can harm claims and can make it more likely the adjuster will close your claim early.
6. See a doctor that specializes in whiplash injuries, like Barton Chiropractic in Concord, as soon as possible. This is not the emergency room doctor, or your general practitioner.  Your medical will strengthen your claim with the insurance companies.
7. Don't over treat. What does this mean you ask? Well, it can be hard to define this, but what I try to explain, is that your treatments must be related to your accident, the adjusters are looking for reasons to close all car accident claims by paying out the smallest amount possible. Most patients have preexisting conditions prior to a car accident. This must be differentiated from your new injury. If anyone on your team suggests you treat more to raise your insurance claim, FIRE THEM. You will risk losing your whole claim. Plus this is insurance fraud and not worth going to jail for.
8. Don't under treat. I know - sounds strange. But it's rare that one type of treatment will solve all your problems. Auto accident injuries affect the muscles, the bones and the nerves. Make sure you take care of each problem before closing your car accident insurance claim.
9. Your insurance adjuster is not your friend. I know it seems like he works for you, you pay your insurance every year, and you pay a lot. But your adjuster works for the insurance company, and the insurance company does not want you to spend their money.
   Your adjuster can close down your claim if they feel you don't need treatment. 
10. Be nice, polite and professional even if the adjuster is not. Your behavior can influence how your adjuster handles your personal case.

If you have been involved in a car accident, you most likely suffered a Whiplash type injury. Research shows that left untreated, you most likely will end up with some type of permanent damage.

Click Whiplash Specialist or call our office at 925 685-2002 to schedule a consultation with one of our doctors at absolutely no charge. If you would like to find out more about our office click Concord Chiropractor.

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Car Crashes and Vehicle Speed

Car Crashes and Vehicle Speed

It has been said that knowlege is power. The Doctors at Barton Chiropractic in Concord truly believe that. That is one of the reasons we constantly are doing research that will help us not only be the best Chiropractic Doctors wwe can be, but also so that we can educate our patients. Hopefully our efforts will help you to make better choices about your health. 
  
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration review research on traffic speed in 1998.^[18] The summary states:

• That the evidence shows that the risk of having a crash is increased both for vehicles traveling slower than the average speed, and for those traveling above the average speed.
• That the risk of being injured increases exponentially with speeds much faster than the median speed.
• That the severity/lethality of a crash depends on the vehicle speed change at impact.
• That there is limited evidence that suggests that lower speed limits result in less injuries on a system wide basis.
• That most crashes related to speed involve speed too fast for the conditions.

Basicaly the article said that driving faster or slower than surrounding traffic is bad. Someone driving too slow can be just as dangerous.


If you have been involved in a car accident, you most likely suffered a Whiplash type injury. Research shows that left untreated, you most likely will end up with some type of permanent damage.

Whiplash Symptoms Can Include

Neck pain and stiffness (often in the front of your neck too) ,Headaches, often at the base of the skull
Dizziness, Blurred vision, Fatigue, Difficulty concentrating, Ringing in the ears, Sleep disturbances
Irritability, Emotional upset- from fear, to crying to anger, unexpectedly, Speech changes, Difficulty Swallowing , Memory problems, Concussion

Click Whiplash Specialist or call our office at 925 685-2002 to schedule a consultation with one of our doctors at absolutely no charge. If you would like to find out more about our office click Concord Chiropractor.